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BL05 XPA

2005 Ford Transit

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,147 mi
Last recorded169,147 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 2005 Ford Transit101,296 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 XPA
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 169,147 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 169,147 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 135,711 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 100,551 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 100,546 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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BL05 XPA is a 2005 Ford Transit in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2005 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 101,296 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BL05 XPA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 21 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL05 XPA registered?

BL05 XPA is a 2005 Ford Transit, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is BL05 XPA safe to buy?

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